The Odyssey - Christopher Nolan - Arc Cinema Cork

What to Expect

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is the most ambitious Irish cinema release of summer 2026. The film brings Homer’s ancient Greek epic to life on the biggest screen possible, shot entirely using groundbreaking IMAX film technology. Matt Damon stars as Odysseus, king of Ithaca, on his perilous decade-long journey home after the Trojan War, facing mythical monsters, vengeful gods, and impossible odds. Anne Hathaway plays Penelope. The film carries an estimated budget of $250 million, making it the most expensive of Nolan’s career.

Good to Know

• Opens Friday 17 July 2026 at Arc Cinema Cork; multiple showings daily
• Shot entirely on IMAX cameras - the first feature ever made this way
• Also showing at Omniplex Cork Mahon Point
• Tickets and showtimes at cork.arccinema.ie

Getting There

Arc Cinema Cork is on North Main Street in Cork City centre, easily walkable from the city bus stops and the South Mall.